1.4 Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of equivalent ratios in a table format, showing how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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If 3 tennis balls are in 1 tube, how many tennis balls are in 32 tubes?

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96 tennis balls.

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If 5 tea bags are used for 1 gallon of water, how many tea bags are needed for 4 gallons?

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20 tea bags.

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If 1 scoop of coffee grounds is added to 2 cups of water, how many cups of water for 5 scoops?

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10 cups of water.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps to visualize and calculate equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems involving proportional relationships.

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If Hilbert burns 120 calories in 30 minutes, how many calories does he burn in 15 minutes?

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60 calories.

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If Kevin mixes 35 oz of yellow paint, how much red paint is needed if the ratio is 5:3?

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21 oz of red paint.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.